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Shimanek Family History

Shimanek Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Šimánek (see Simanek).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shimanek family from?

You can see how Shimanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimanek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shimanek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Shimanek families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shimanek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shimanek families in 1880.
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What did your Shimanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shimanek. 45% of Shimanek men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

What Shimanek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Shimanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimanek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 53 immigration records available for the last name Shimanek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 200 military records available for the last name Shimanek. For the veterans among your Shimanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimanek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Shimanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shimanek in 1961 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimanek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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